WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS.  November 10, 2004:  At the monthly Board of Education meeting Monday night, the Board voted to negotiate a contract with Syntax/Education, a public relations firm, specializing in publicity and conduct of academic and school district image programs. Michele Schoenfeld reports that Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connors and Board of Education President Donna McLaughlin will be entering into discussions with the Principal of  Syntax/Education within two weeks to establish a contract.

Original discussions with Syntax/Education last month indicated Syntax had made a proposal to handle complete public relations operations for the district for approximately $50,000 a year, but the actual contract has not been drawn up yet. Presently, the  2004-05 School Budget appropriates $25,000 for publication of the school newsletter.

The Board also extended the interim status of Interim Athletic Director Nick Panaro at White Plains High School until January 31, 2004.